Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C); If Engine Fails To Start - Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays "IGNITION MODE RUN"),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays "IGNITION MODE OFF").
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

If Engine Fails To Start

• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
29°C)
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to "Jump Starting" in "What To Do In
Emergencies" for further information.
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